Often remarked upon, little acted against, evangelicalism's continuous love affair with pelagianism is a sordid tale, filled with mischief, mystery and mayhem. One which paradoxically illustrates the very doctrinal notion that it seeks to deny or, at … [Read more]
Pink and the Gospel “Offer”
"The Gospel is not an "offer" to be bandied around by evangelistic peddlers. The Gospel is no mere invitation but a proclamation, a proclamation concerning Christ; true whether men believe it or no."((Arthur W. Pink, The Sovereignty of God (Baker … [Read more]
Understanding the Meaning and Place of the (Moral) Law
Having conversed with people on the subject of the nature and meaning of the Moral Law, as well as its place for the Christian over the years, I thought it might be helpful to post up a response I had written a few years ago on the matter. I hope … [Read more]
The Prodigal Pelagian?
Over at The Gospel Coalition Australia, a friend, Matthew Payne, had an article posted up titled ‘The Prodigial Arminian?’. In which, he unpacks a thoroughly Calvinistic understanding of the parable of ‘the Prodigal Son’. However before proceeding to … [Read more]
The Wedding Preacher
"And that way of unselfish, sacrificial, redemptive love changes lives, and it can change this world." - Michael Curry It was short. A 13 minute sermonette, to be precise. Yet, Michael Curry was able to take captive the imagination of the world, … [Read more]
Israel and You at the (New) Aeropagus
Reflecting on the reality that God was sovereign over his life, Israel Folau sought to reason this point to others on Instagram and Twitter. Speaking to others in this new marketplace of ideas where pithy soundbites win, he was queried, “May we know h … [Read more]